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The Conference is sorted by Percentage. In the event that two teams have the same record, the following rules apply: (1) Better winning percentage in games against each other (2) Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division). (3) Better winning percentage against teams in own division (only if tied teams are in same division). (4) Better winning percentage against teams in own conference. (5) Better winning percentage against teams eligible for playoffs in own conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position). (6) Better winning percentage against teams eligible for playoffs in opposite conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position). (7) Better net result of total points scored less total points allowed against all opponents (“point differential”). In the event that more than two teams have the same record, the following rules apply: (1) Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division). (2) Better winning percentage in all games among the tied teams. (3) Better winning percentage against teams in own division (only if all tied teams are in same division). (4) Better winning percentage against teams in own conference. (5) Better winning percentage against teams eligible for playoffs in own conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position). (6) Better net result of total points scored less total points allowed against all opponents (“point differential”).
NBA tournament is followed globally and we know it can be hard for true NBA fans to find deep and well covered stats. That is why Sofascore offers in-depth NBA live scores, standings, schedule and odds. There are endless possibilities to analyze the entire season and to follow favorite teams and players. Before sharing the most important NBA facts, make sure to check our main page for today’s basketball games and follow every game and every result live.
NBA
NBA or National Basketball Association is a professional basketball league in North America for men and is one of the top basketball competitions in the world. The league is the most popular global basketball competition with the recognizable logo with Jerry West silhouette made in 1969. The competition started in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and merged with the competing National Basketball league (NBL). Today, there are 30 teams that compete every year for the title of the NBA champion.
NBA tournament structure
NBA competition consists of two main conferences, East and West, with 15 teams being part of each of the conferences. Additionally, each conference consists of three divisions that determine home and guest games. Sofascore is one of the many providers of NBA and basketball scores, standings and results for each conference and every game. There are three main parts of each NBA season:
- Preseason - the series of friendly games used as a warm-up for the regular season
- Regular season - overall 82 games that each team plays
- Playoffs - the knockout phase with 8 best teams from the East and best 8 teams from the West conference
NBA next match is Boston Celtics v New York Knicks.
Most successful NBA teams
The current title holder is Boston Celtics.
NBA top scorers
Sofascore Top players section provides users with the list of NBA top scorers for each season. Besides the top scores list, you can check the best players list by rebounds, assists, 3 pointers, free throws and more.
NBA
The Conference is sorted by Percentage. In the event that two teams have the same record, the following rules apply: (1) Better winning percentage in games against each other (2) Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division). (3) Better winning percentage against teams in own division (only if tied teams are in same division). (4) Better winning percentage against teams in own conference. (5) Better winning percentage against teams eligible for playoffs in own conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position). (6) Better winning percentage against teams eligible for playoffs in opposite conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position). (7) Better net result of total points scored less total points allowed against all opponents (“point differential”). In the event that more than two teams have the same record, the following rules apply: (1) Division winner (this criterion is applied regardless of whether the tied teams are in the same division). (2) Better winning percentage in all games among the tied teams. (3) Better winning percentage against teams in own division (only if all tied teams are in same division). (4) Better winning percentage against teams in own conference. (5) Better winning percentage against teams eligible for playoffs in own conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position). (6) Better net result of total points scored less total points allowed against all opponents (“point differential”).
Featured Match
Team of the week features the highest-rated players in certain positions for a specific round. It’s based on single-match player ratings for the same round within a particular competition.
NBA tournament is followed globally and we know it can be hard for true NBA fans to find deep and well covered stats. That is why Sofascore offers in-depth NBA live scores, standings, schedule and odds. There are endless possibilities to analyze the entire season and to follow favorite teams and players. Before sharing the most important NBA facts, make sure to check our main page for today’s basketball games and follow every game and every result live.
NBA
NBA or National Basketball Association is a professional basketball league in North America for men and is one of the top basketball competitions in the world. The league is the most popular global basketball competition with the recognizable logo with Jerry West silhouette made in 1969. The competition started in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and merged with the competing National Basketball league (NBL). Today, there are 30 teams that compete every year for the title of the NBA champion.
NBA tournament structure
NBA competition consists of two main conferences, East and West, with 15 teams being part of each of the conferences. Additionally, each conference consists of three divisions that determine home and guest games. Sofascore is one of the many providers of NBA and basketball scores, standings and results for each conference and every game. There are three main parts of each NBA season:
- Preseason - the series of friendly games used as a warm-up for the regular season
- Regular season - overall 82 games that each team plays
- Playoffs - the knockout phase with 8 best teams from the East and best 8 teams from the West conference
NBA next match is Boston Celtics v New York Knicks.
Most successful NBA teams
The current title holder is Boston Celtics.
NBA top scorers
Sofascore Top players section provides users with the list of NBA top scorers for each season. Besides the top scores list, you can check the best players list by rebounds, assists, 3 pointers, free throws and more.